Was just wondering, thinking, if I was a car owner or a driver for that matter why don't they keep a notebook? Maybe they do, but I have been around a few drivers in the last few years that do not know what a standard screw driver is. Obviously crew chiefs keep them but what happens when there is a seperation?? who keeps the BOOK??

Was just wondering, thinking, if I was a car owner or a driver for that matter why don't they keep a notebook? Maybe they do, but I have been around a few drivers in the last few years that do not know what a standard screw driver is. Obviously crew chiefs keep them but what happens when there is a seperation?? who keeps the BOOK??

Was just wondering, thinking, if I was a car owner or a driver for that matter why don't they keep a notebook? Maybe they do, but I have been around a few drivers in the last few years that do not know what a standard screw driver is. Obviously crew chiefs keep them but what happens when there is a seperation?? who keeps the BOOK??

Just curious---why would all drivers have to know about tools? Is this another one of those "kids these days" speeches about ready to happen?

I am thinking some drivers are hired solely for their driving ability. Has been happening for decades.

True and this typically is the standard on large touring sanctions (WoO). If your local driver works in conjunction with the crew cheif, it's another story. Copy for eahc maybe, haha

Another note, you say "notebook." Schatz and Tricky Ricky have a 3 Ring Binder for each track they visit. For the one's they hit annually for the last 20 or so years multiple 3 Ring Binders that are full. It's actually a sight to see...pretty cool the backlog of notes they keep.

True and this typically is the standard on large touring sanctions (WoO). If your local driver works in conjunction with the crew cheif, it's another story. Copy for eahc maybe, haha

Another note, you say "notebook." Schatz and Tricky Ricky have a 3 Ring Binder for each track they visit. For the one's they hit annually for the last 20 or so years multiple 3 Ring Binders that are full. It's actually a sight to see...pretty cool the backlog of notes they keep.

What's more impressive than that...

You should see some of the financial records these long standing team owner/drivers have kept throughout the years. I bet more than a few could show you tire receipts from forty years ago.

Some years ago, I once took a photo of Guy Forbrook studying a pocket notebook when they were readying a car to race. Unlikely that I could find the photo but I always thought that it was one of my best.

Some years ago, I once took a photo of Guy Forbrook studying a pocket notebook when they were readying a car to race. Unlikely that I could find the photo but I always thought that it was one of my best.

Awesome! I always like the "behind the scenes / stuff some fans don't get to see or think happens" photos like this. Literally checking notes while adjusting/setting up car. Cool stuff.

nickules that is what i was talking about!! but in todays world where rides are very hard to get and keep they don't seem to be as involved as don don and ricky are after on track time?? p.s. standard screwdriver= flathead,straight but not a crescent wrench.lol